Diets

Question 1

HIGH RESIDUE DIET

Answer 1

Are foods that contain skins, seeds, and leaves. Salads, fresh
vegetables or grains would be considered high residue diet. extracellular compartments of
the body. It is used primarily for clients with ascites/edema

Question 2

LOW RESIDUE DIET:

Answer 2

Low fiber foods. Food high in carbohydrates.

Question 3

LOW PURINE DIET:

Answer 3

Foods low in purine (Protein) is recommended for patients with
recurrent gout. Foods such as organ meats, shellfish, and oily fish (e.g. sardines) are high
in purines and should be avoided

Question 4

BRAT DIET:

Answer 4

is used in treating Gastroenteritis because it is low-fat, low residue and
nondairy. BRAT stands for banana, rice, apple, tea.

Question 5

BROW FREE (GLUTEN FREE) DIET:

Answer 5

Recommended for patients with Celiac
disease; patients with gluten intolerance and poor digestion of fat. BROW stands for
barley, rye, oats and wheat

Question 6

LOW FAT DIET:

Answer 6

The fat-controlled diet limits foods containing cholesterol and
saturated fatty acids and increases foods high in polyunsaturated fatty acids. (Cholesterol
intake should be limited to 300mg daily) Foods recommended are skim milk, egg white,
lean meats, and fat free soups.

Question 7

BLAND DIET:

Answer 7

This diet excludes food that may be chemically and mechanically
stimulating or irritating to the gastrointestinal tract… Small frequent meals may be
indicated. Prescribed for clients with ulcers and post-operatively after some surgeries.
Bland diet should be free of fried foods, meat extracts, pepper, and chili powder.

Question 8

SODIUM RESTRICTED DIET:

Answer 8

DIET: The aim of this diet is to promote the loss of sodium
from the associated advanced liver and renal disease, clients with congestive heart failure, as a treatment for essential hypertension, and with clients receiving adrenocorticoids.
Avoid foods which are processed or canned with preservatives.

Question 9

HIGH FIBER DIET:

Answer 9

The diet is a normal diet with increased fiber content. Examples
are raw fruits and vegetables, whole grain bread and cereals. It increases the volume and
weight of the stool. Recommended for clients with constipation, hemorrhoids and long
term management of diverticulosis.